Mayor Eileen Higgins delivered her first State of the City Address just over a month into her tenure, speaking directly to residents about the city’s current moment and the work ahead. She highlighted early priorities and initial accomplishments, emphasizing a commitment to listening, cutting red tape, and building a city government that works more effectively for the people it serves.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell delivered his State of the City Address, where he reflected on the accomplishments and progress the city has made over the years and his goals for the future. Mayor Mitchell’s priorities include making the most of the city’s economic competitiveness, nurturing a high quality of life, and reinforcing a sense of place.
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon delivered her State of the City Address, where she celebrated the people and investments that maintain great public spaces in the city and the upcoming budget focused on families and community-building. Mayor Kincannon’s priorities are public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing, parks, and recreation.
Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber delivered his State of the City Address, spotlighting the city’s dedicated employees, accomplishments over the past few years, and the work to build a better future for all residents. Mayor Webber’s priorities are city services, affordable and workforce housing, sustainability, and community health and safety.
Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivered his State of the City Address, highlighting the city’s progress, growth, and opportunities ahead. Mayor Carter’s priorities are infrastructure, sustainability, public safety, housing, education, and guaranteed income programs.
Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans gave his first State of the City Address, highlighting how city leaders inspire hope and deliver opportunities to the community, with a goal of loosening the grip on poverty for the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. His priorities include youth, public safety, economic empowerment, workforce development, housing, and equity.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass gave her first State of the City Address, reflecting on her first 127 days in office and her vision for a new Los Angeles that is stronger, healthier, happier, and safer. Her priorities include homelessness, housing, safety, mental health, climate change, transit, and infrastructure.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott delivered his State of the City Address, reflecting on his tenure in office, how the city has weathered many challenges from the pandemic, and his vision for the future. Mayor Scott’s priorities include public safety, youth, parks and recreation, libraries, housing, infrastructure, workforce development, small businesses, and seniors.
Redmond Mayor Angela Birney delivered her State of the City Address, emphasizing the city’s efforts and priorities on housing, transportation, sustainability, and public safety.
Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb delivered his second State of the City Address, reflecting on the highs and lows of his first year in office, the barriers, and the breakthroughs. Mayor Bibb’s priorities are public safety, housing, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, waterways, neighborhoods, and sustainable development.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego gave her State of the City Address, focusing her remarks on the theme of ‘The Future is Phoenix.’ Mayor Gallego’s ongoing priorities include climate action, housing, transportation, innovation, education, public safety, workforce development, and infrastructure.
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan delivered the city’s first-ever State of the City Address, sharing remarks centered on the theme of ‘Vision, Innovation, and Progress.’ Mayor Vaughan’s priorities include economic development, housing, transportation, workforce development, homelessness, public safety, downtown innovation, and sustainability.
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz delivered his State of the City address, where he shared the progress the city has made in several areas over the last year and discussed the remaining challenges.
